Skip to content

Books Topics News History Events Timeline Places Genealogy Q&A Vocab Theology Compare Plans

Loading

nocap.bible

This is a creative paraphrase, not a formal translation. For study and doctrine, consult a formal translation.

Scripture quotations are from the ESV Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version), copyright 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Additional reference from the Holy Bible, New International Version (NIV), copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.

Stay in the loop

Books·Topics·News·History·Events·Timeline·Places·Genealogy·Q&A·Vocab·Theology·Compare·Plans·About·Context·For Leaders·Privacy Policy·Terms·Support·

About·Support·

Want a cleaner, more traditional voice? Try fresh.bible

Made with ❤️ by Ryan Brents

local_fire_departmentHome grid_viewBookscalendar_todayPlans

household gods — Bible Term Explained | nocap.bible

0 Chapters0 Books0 People0 Places

Glossary
/
household gods

household gods

Small idol figurines kept in homes — associated with fertility, protection, and ancestor worship

Definition

Called "teraphim" in Hebrew, these were small statues kept in homes for protection and divination. Rachel stole her father Laban's household gods (Genesis 31:19). Their possession was condemned as idolatry.